15 February 2008

To finish up my spree of posts from Aglaia Kremezi I offer you her Cucumber with Feta & Mint Salad:D This is such a light and refreshing salad. This time around I topped it onto piles of spinach. It went well with the Greek Lemon Potatoes and Dolmades of previous posts :D

If we have any more wonderful days like we have had for the past week, I may be lulled into believing that Spring has arrived. It is a little unrealistic in a Canadian winter to think that we have seen the last of the cold weather and snow in the middle of February....isn't it??? I can sure hope though...that is the sound of me crossing my fingers and toes as well... creeking bones you know. I have been strolling the neighbourhood in between the odd day at work and my neverending cooking spree. I know I should have headed for southern climates...I do have friends in Florida and South Carolina :D..is there still time??????

Aglaia says, "When I was a child, cucumber never entered our house because my father considered it to be unhealthy. I remember its fresh aroma on hot summer evenings, when everyone had dinner outdoors. This salad is very easy to make and is a perfect side dish for grilled lamb or any broiled meat." ...it was perfect with the dolmades as well :D

Wash and dry the cucumber and cut it into very thin crosswise slices. Place the slices in a salad bowl, sprinkling with the feta cheese and mint. In a small bowl whisk the oil and lemon juice with the salt and pepper to make ladolemono (a vinaigrette made with lemon juice). Pour over the salad and toss thoroughly. Serve immediately.

Serves 4

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Val, you are really on a spree! I just read through your last five posts, and they are terrific. what a good time you must have had; I'm a big fan of Kremezi's books. You're really doing your teacher proud!

I love winter, but every year around this time I wish for warmer weather. I know our winters here in Ohio are not as cold as Canadian ones, but still we get enough snow, freezing rain and cold to last through the year. Lovely recipe, I need to start making more Greek food and your blog is a perfect source for it :D

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My blog More Than Burnt Toast has been my passion for almost 9 years and has evolved with me over time as I have gained confidence in the kitchen. Follow my travels through Italy and Greece one recipe at a time, upcoming cooking classes at local Okanagan wineries and restaurants, as well as daily experimentation in my own kitchen. Every day we should be excited about what we are eating even if it just means making use of a wonderful find at our local farmers market. I look forward to getting to know you.